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French I

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
French I
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Management Sciences, Master, ASPO 01.10.2018
Module code: DFMM-122
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P620-0115
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
4VU (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
3
Semester: 1
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
French
Assessment:
Written exam, 90 min. (50%) and tests (50%) (can be repeated semesterly)

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

DFMM-122 (P620-0115) Management Sciences, Master, ASPO 01.10.2018 , semester 1, optional course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 90 hours (equivalent to 3 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 45 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Tinnefeld
Lecturer:
Dozierende des Studiengangs


[updated 14.11.2024]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students - at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference - will:
- be able to apply their specialist knowledge of the French language in an international management context,
- be able to understand more complex texts, such as scientific articles or technical literature, in French in detail and analyze them adequately to the greatest extent,
- be able to use the relevant specialist terminology from their field in French as far as possible in a way that is relevant to communication,
- have developed competent communication strategies for demanding professional situations in international management and be able to apply them accordingly,
- be able to give presentations at a high level in French and hold discussions in the foreign language, as well as present their points of view convincingly,
- be able to negotiate in French without any problems and communicate in the same way in general,
- be able to write complex written reports in French in a largely appropriate form,
- be able to recognize and reflect on cultural differences and peculiarities in international management between French-speaking countries,
- have developed their intercultural communication skills in the context of international management.

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Module content:
•        Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, writing (work-related writing)
•        In addition, for example.: presentations (work-related topics)
•        Grammar
•        Vocabulary (general and/or technical)
•        Problem solving strategies for professional situations
•        International negotiation strategies


[updated 29.04.2024]
Teaching methods/Media:
Interactive course system complemented by free forms of work (role playing, group work, Internet research) and using multimedia equipment (language laboratory and PC), simulations of professional situations (e.g. international negotiations).

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Recommended or required reading:
(Details will be discussed in class)
Listening comprehension materials (audio and/or video);
Texts from newspapers and (specialist) journals, exercises and texts from various business French textboooks: about one or more subject areas
Multimedia programs pertaining to the French economy
Additional teaching materials related to general and/or technical vocabulary and
grammar


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